Chief Financial Crime & AML Compliance

Cobden & Carter International; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobden & Carter International in Manila seeks an experienced senior professional to lead the financial crime compliance program, covering AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risk management for the Manila Branch. The role oversees 2nd line activities and coordinates with multiple departments and regulators.

The ideal candidate will drive risk assessments, design effective MTPP, monitor regulatory developments, and ensure timely reporting to regulators and senior management.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance and regulatory requirements of banks.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risk management in banking.
• Experience dealing with regulators such as AMLC and BSP.
• Knowledge of audit procedures and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead AML CTF, Sanctions compliance, and Fraud Risk Management for the Branch (2nd line).
• Conduct risk assessments of financial crime controls and their effectiveness.
• Design Money Laundering/Terrorist Prevention Program for Manila Branch and monitor regulatory issuances.
• Enhance AML alert thresholds to improve detection of ML/TF risks.
• Lead compliance testing on AML policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily transaction monitoring and SAS alert handling per regulator timelines.
• Perform independent due diligence on transactions and KYC documents.
• Oversee timely regulatory reporting to regulators and senior management.
• File regulatory reports as required and coordinate with BSP/AMLC.

Skills

AML/CFT

Sanctions compliance

Fraud risk mgmt

Regulatory liaison

Risk assessment

KYC due diligence

Compliance testing

Education

ACAMS certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cobden & Carter International in Manila seeks an experienced senior professional to lead the financial crime compliance program, covering AML/CFT, sanctions, and fraud risk management for the Manila Branch. The role oversees 2nd line activities and coordinates with multiple departments and regulators.

The ideal candidate will drive risk assessments, design effective MTPP, monitor regulatory developments, and ensure timely reporting to regulators and senior management.